PNLE NP1–NP5 Topic Checklist (Based
on May 2024 Exam Program)
NP1 – Community Health Nursing
• Community Health Nursing (CHN)
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Epidemiology & Communicable Diseases
• Environmental Sanitation
• Occupational & School Health
• Health Education & Health Promotion
• National Health Programs (DOH-based)
• Family Health Nursing (across lifespan)
NP2 – Care of Mother, Child, and Family
• Care of Mother during Pregnancy (Antenatal)
• Labor & Delivery (Intrapartum)
• Postpartum & Newborn Care
• Pediatric Nursing (Infants to Adolescents)
• Growth & Development Milestones
• Nutrition in Pregnancy & Childhood
• IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses)
• Family Planning and Maternal Programs
NP3 – Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (Part A)
• Perioperative Nursing
• Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalance
• Care of Clients with Oxygenation Problems (Respiratory/Cardio)
• Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Conditions
• Pain Management
• Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
• Infectious Diseases and Isolation Precautions
• Common Adult Disorders and Nursing Management
NP4 – Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (Part B)
• Cellular Adaptation (Oncology, HIV, Autoimmune)
• Emergency Nursing (ER and Trauma Care)
• Disaster Risk Reduction & Triage
• Burns and Wound Care
• Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Care
• Neurological Conditions (Stroke, ICP, etc.)
• Sensory Alterations (Vision, Hearing)
NP5 – Management, Psych, Geriatric & Research
• Mental Health Nursing (DSM-5, Common Disorders)
• Psychotropic Medications & Side Effects
• Therapeutic Communication Techniques
• Care of the Elderly (Gerontology Nursing)
• Rehabilitation Nursing
• Leadership & Management (Delegation, Supervision)
• Evidence-Based Practice & Research Concepts
• Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues in Nursing
• Healthcare Delivery Systems (PhilHealth, RA 9173)
• Nursing Informatics & Documentation Standards
